Activities Director

Principal Responsibilities

• Develops and implements comprehensive therapeutic recreation programs and services to meet the psycho-social, physical, and cognitive needs of residents.
• Assesses, selects, organizes, and implements recreational services to meet the individualized needs and interests of the residents.
• Delivers activity/recreational programming to promote resident engagement in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.
• Completes the “Preferences for Routine and Activities” section of the Minimal Data Set, the CAA when triggered, and the Company Recreation/Activity Evaluation within five (5) business days of admission.
• Attends and participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings; reviews and documents resident progress regularly according to center policy.
• Conducts admissions interviews, documentation, completes the activities section of the MDS assessment tool, and writes the corresponding CAA and care plans.
• Completes a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center.
• Identifies activity preferences and current activity pursuits from interviews and clinical records; identifies health issues that result in reduced activity participation; documents findings including source if applicable.
• Completes standardized assessment data for each resident at regular intervals and develops an individualized plan of care based on the identified needs, strengths, and preferences of the resident.
• Implements strategies to assist residents with increasing their involvement in activities that are appropriate to functional or situational limitations.
• Charts individual resident’s attendance and participation in group, individual, and one-on-one recreational pursuits daily; actively monitors resident activity to identify risk factors and/or changes in condition.
• Plans community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families, and residents; assures physician’s approval for involvement in activity/recreational programs; maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Provides residents with opportunities and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits (i.e. arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities) based upon individual interests and needs; invites/encourages residents’ participation.
• Supports each resident’s right to self-determination; documents resident refusal of activity services offered.
• Assists residents in the organization and implementation of Resident Council Meetings.
• Captures and coordinates an effective Volunteer Program.
• Affords assistance in planning, coordinating, and conducting continuing education programs and special in-service training sessions relevant to the needs of department personnel.
• Participates in department budget planning and supplies monthly report to administrator; stays within budget for activities supplies and entertainment.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work, Psychology, or related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a therapeutic recreation or similar role. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. CPR certification is required. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.